FLORENCE COUNTY

The Florence Motor Speedway will host the 8th-Annual Icebreaker Friday-Saturday, Feb. 1011, at 836 E. Smith St., Florence. For schedule information and to purchase tickets, visit www.fmspeedway.com.

The car wrecking, metal smashing event of the year, the Palmetto Destruction Demolition Derby will be held at 7 p.m. Friday, Feb. 17, and 6 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 18, at the Florence Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence. Visit the Florence Center website at www.florencecenter.com/ events to purchase tickets.

The Annual Lucky Shamrock Festival, hosted by the Junior League of Florence, will be held from 5:30 to 9:30 p.m. on Friday, March 17, on the 100 block of South Dargan in Downtown Florence. The festival will feature live music, a kid’s fun zone, food and beverages. Email juniorleagueflorence@gmail.com or visit www.facebook.com/luckyshamrockfestival.

Featuring the best in comics and collectibles, the Power Comicon will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 18, at the Florence Center, 3300 W. Radio Drive, Florence. From comics, toys, art and cosplay, there will be something for everyone at this event. Visit the Florence Center website at www.florencecenter.com/events to purchase tickets.

The 7th-Annual American Heritage Festival will be held Saturday-Sunday, Feb. 18-19, at Graham’s Historic Farm, 843 State Road S-21-85, Lake City. Attendees will experience first-hand sensations of World War II and Revolutionary War battles, hear and smell the powder from guns and cannons and see the movement of infantry, horses, military vehicles and World War I airplanes. Visit https://www.theamericanheritagefestival.com.

The Downtown Chocolate Crawl, sponsored by Florence Downtown Development Corp., will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 24. Make your way through Downtown Florence’s shops and restaurants to sample unique chocolate treats. Tickets are $15 and include chocolate tasting in more than 10 locations, a chance to win one of the golden ticket prizes and a box to collect your chocolate treats. Adult tasters will have the option to upgrade their experience along the tour route to sample creative chocolate cocktails, wines or brews. Upgrade prices will vary from $4 to $6, depending on specific locations. All ticketholders must check in at the Greater Florence Chamber office, 100 W. Evans St., to get your ticket scanned prior to beginning the crawl. To purchase tickets, visit www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-chocolate-crawl-tickets

“Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite”

Florence Little Theatre will present “Neil Simon’s Plaza Suite” Friday-Sunday, March 10-12, and Tuesday-Saturday, March 14-18, at 417 S. Dargan St., Florence. The recommended age for attendance is 13 and older as the production has some mild adult themes. Tickets are $25 for adults, $20 for seniors age 62 and older and $15 for students under age 18. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.florencelittletheatre.org.

A weekend to savor, the Florence Wine & Food Festival will be held Thursday-Saturday, March 30-April 1, in Downtown Florence's recently redeveloped historic district. On the schedule: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, the Meat & Meander event; 6-9 p.m. Friday, Sip + Savor Wine Stroll with VIP add-on available; 7 p.m. Friday, signature dinner; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Wine Class: Oregon 101; noon-3 p.m. Saturday, introduced for 2023, The Grand Tasting; and 6:30 p.m. Saturday, the Final Pour and Feast. For complete details and to purchase tickets, visit www.florencewineandfood.com/index.html.

“Shrek

Florence Little Theatre’s Rising Stars, young performers in grade 7-12, will present “Shrek Jr.” Friday-Sunday, Feb. 18-20, at 417 S. Dargan St., Florence. This family friendly production is 60 minutes and recommended for ages 4 and up. Tickets are $7 per person for all ages. Show times are 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Visit www.florencelittletheatre.org.